
Pet Scan of Lung cancer
Lung Cancer - Stages
During the last decade, an exciting new modality, whole-body positron emission test (PET), came into use to help stage lung cancer. It is a form of nuclear study that includes an injection of radioactive substance into the body where it is concentrated in cancerous sites, which are then more readily detectable. It appears to be very valuable in diagnosing and staging lung cancer and, in the United States, has now been accepted for reimbursement in investigating this disease. In addition, it appears useful in differentiating benign from malignant lesions when investigating a solitary pulmonary nodule.
For more information see: CyberKnife Centers of San Diego - Lung Cancer